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Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-12-14 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
🚨 Upset Loss (58% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 58.1%
ANA: 41.9%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.28
ANA: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CBJ at home vs ANA: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-20ANA 4 - 3 CBJANAANA
2025-12-16CBJ 4 - 3 ANACBJCBJ
2024-12-14CBJ 3 - 4 ANAANACBJ
2024-11-10ANA 4 - 2 CBJANACBJ
2024-02-21ANA 4 - 7 CBJCBJANA

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1311.01
1ANA1611.36
2CBJ1301.06
2ANA1600.90
3CBJ2121.62
3ANA700.45
4CBJ200.12
4ANA100.16
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 58.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.3 - 3.2